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April
April
St. James’ Episcopal Church, Goshen, NY
Organist/Choir Director (Part Time)
St. James' Episcopal Church seeks an accomplished Organist/Choir Director to provide choral, vocal, and/or instrumental music for parish worship services and special parish events. Founded in 1803, St. James’ is an historic and active church in the village of Goshen, NY, located about 70 miles from New York City. Today, we continue to honor God as a vibrant, LGBTQ+, inclusive congregation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Play the organ and piano for two Sunday Services (9:00 and 10:30), as well as for special liturgies as directed by the Rector (Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Holy Week, etc.). Also, play for weddings and funerals/memorial services when an organist is needed with additional remuneration
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Select liturgically appropriate music, including hymns, anthems, postludes and preludes, in consultation with the Rector
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Direct an accomplished all-volunteer choir of 6-10 for the 10:30 Sunday service with Thursday evening rehearsals (September-May)
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Oversee the maintenance of the organ and piano
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Attend planning meetings with the Rector
QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor’s degree in Music or equivalent experience in piano and organ
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Good command of choral literature and ability to direct the choir while playing the organ or piano
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Understanding and familiarity with worship, liturgy and hymnody in the Episcopal Church is preferred
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Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
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Commitment to the inclusion of people of all races, genders, and sexual orientations
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
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Salary: $16,000-$20,000, commensurate with experience
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4 weeks paid vacation
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Opportunity to use church for private lessons/recitals
INSTRUMENTS
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2 manual, 19 rank organ built in 1926 by the F.A. Bartholomay (& Sons) Organ Co. Rebuilt in 1992. Currently maintained by The Peragallo Pipe Organ Co.
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Yamaha upright piano
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Employment is contingent on successful background check and completion of Safe Church Abuse -Prevention training
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Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Anticipated Start date is June 2023
TO APPLY
Submit a cover letter, resume, references, and recordings or links to your work (if available) to:
The Rev. M. Carl Lunden, Rector at stjamesgoshen.ny@gmail.com.
Inquiries may be made at 845-294-6225
April
Holy Week & Easter Schedule 2023
The Sunday of the Passion– Palm Sunday:
April 2nd (ONE SERVICE ONLY)
10:00 a.m. The Liturgy of the Palms & Procession
Followed by the Holy Eucharist, Rite II
No Wednesday Eucharist in Holy Week.
The Triduum (or “three days”)
Maundy Thursday
April 6th
6:00 p.m. Solemn Eucharist, and stripping of the Altar
Followed by an Agape Meal (Soup, Salad, & Bread)
in the Parish Hall & Prayer Vigil before the Altar of Repose in the Chapel
Good Friday
April 7th
12 noon The Good Friday Liturgy
7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross
Easter Sunday
April 9th
9:00 a.m. Family Eucharist followed by an Easter Egg Hunt
and Coffee Hour to follow on the front lawn (Weather permitting)
10:30 a.m. Festal Eucharist of the Resurrection
Coffee Hour to follow
Second Sunday of Easter
April 16th
(ONE SERVICE ONLY)
10:00 am Holy Eucharist , Rite II
Upcoming Events
WE WELCOME YOU HOME
The Episcopal Church strives to live by the message of Jesus Christ in which there are no outcasts and all are welcome. Walking a middle way between Roman Catholic and Protestant traditions, we are a sacramental and worship oriented church that promotes thoughtful debate about what God is calling us to be as followers of Christ. We welcome you to join us as we seek to connect to both God and one another through love, compassion and service.


MINISTRIES
Saint James’ Church invites and encourages all to become involved in the life and ministries of our parish in ways that will enrich us as individuals and as a faith community. Our parish ministries and outreach programs allow us to sustain a practice of service that connects us to our neighbors both inside and outside our parish walls. Come, discover and serve!

SERVICES
SUNDAY SERVICES
9:00 am: Holy Eucharist
10:15 am: Sunday School
(Generally 1st & 3rd Sundays)
10:30 am: Holy Eucharist with Choir
WEDNESDAY SERVICE
Every Wednesday at 12noon
Visit our YouTube page for previous services and other online content.

LIVESTREAMING SERVICES
We are glad to offer a You Tube livestream for our 10:30 am Sunday services.
To access the livestream, please follow the Linck below: